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Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

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Compassion & Choices

We're an organization dedicated to improving care, expanding options and empowering everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.

Learn what’s happening in your state
End-of-life planning resources

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Around 70% of Americans don’t have an estate plan or will, yet a plan allows you to protect your assets and create a legacy. Through our partner FreeWill, you can create one online for free in just 20 minutes!

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Bill Knight

Having the option of medical aid in dying in Oregon gave Bill’s wife, Judy, immense peace and dramatically improved her last days.
“Although Judy did not live long enough to use medical aid in dying, just knowing that she qualified dramatically improved her last days. She still dared to experience life, all the way to the end.”
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Cathy Calisi

Cathy Calisi’s mother, Nana Dunn, chose to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) at the age of 83.
“I’m sharing Mom’s story now because I know how important it was to her that people be informed about all of their options for end-of-life care. I also know how peaceful her end of life was for her and her loved ones.”
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